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Paroxetine 10mgs

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lauren2095
lauren2095

hey guys,

iv put this on the depression one but not for anxiety one.. has anyone taken paroxiten before and has it work for them for there depression anxiety and ocd just had my first tablet last night and now gunna have my second tonight but how long did it take to kick in? and did anyone have many side effects? x

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  • casper1978
    casper1978 lauren2095

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    Hi Lauren, Have been taking paroxetine for 20 years for O.C.D. and depression/anxiety. Its a good drug for keeping intrusive O.C.D thoughts in check and taking edge of anxiety/panic. I've never really experienced any side effects to mention and function very well on it. I currently take 40mg daily as I find that dose works best for me. Have been on 20mg, 30mg and 50mg before. I think they have to increase the dose the longer you are on it, to maintain it's effectiveness. I don't take it in conjunction with any other meds. Although, have had bit of trouble sleeping lately and been prescibed 1.86mg zopiclone. 10mg paroxetine is a very low dose. It may take 10 to 14 days to feel the full benefit of this medication. It works well for me. Paul

    • lauren2095
      lauren2095 casper1978

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      hey ahh that's good!! well hes weening me off citalopram from 40mgs to now 20mgs but hes asking me to take them both in the mean time then when I go back in 2 weeks time I go from 20mgs to 10mgs of citalopram and then 20mgs of paroxetine! hope that made all sence lol he didnt want to drop me completly from 40,30,20,10 like that just incase I could of gotten worse and I would have nutthing new in my body in the mean time to keep me happy!!

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